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For what all purposes is diathermy principal used?(a) Surgical and Therapeutic(b) Therapeutic and Diagnostic(c) Diagnostic and surgical(d) Diagnostic and rehabilitativeI got this question in an interview.The question is from Diathermy, Measurement of Radiation, Dose and its Calculations in section Radiation Therapy of Clinical Science

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Correct answer is (a) Surgical and THERAPEUTIC

The explanation is: Diathermy is a PROCESS by which the body is treated by the electromagnetic WAVES or waves of high frequency. These waves beyond CERTAIN frequencies have heating effects and can help in easing the pain in the body. This type of diathermy is used for therapeutic purposes. When the heat is increased and concentrated at a point, it can cause cutting action by boiling and BURNING the cells. This type of diathermy is used for surgical purposes.



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